Flagstone Creek State School vs Stafford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 92 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flagstone Creek State School
Flagstone Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 995
Stafford State School
Stafford · Government primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Flagstone Creek State School Flagstone Creek QLD | Stafford State School Stafford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #326 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2677 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 37 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 23 | 133 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 23.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 14% |
| Suburb | Flagstone Creek 4344 | Stafford 4053 |
| Council area | Lockyer Valley | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | flagcreess.eq.edu.au | staffordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stafford State School scores higher on the Success Index (50.1 vs 45.2).
- •Stafford State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Stafford State School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 37.
- •Flagstone Creek State School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Flagstone Creek State School better than Stafford State School?
On the Success Index, Stafford State School ranks higher (50.1 vs 45.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Flagstone Creek State School and Stafford State School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Flagstone Creek and Stafford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flagstone Creek State School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stafford State School has 11.6.
How do Flagstone Creek State School and Stafford State School rank in QLD?
Flagstone Creek State School is unranked and Stafford State School is 326th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.